Louisa Harland Biography: Age, Husband, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Louisa Clare Harland, known professionally as Louisa Harland, is an actress who rose to international recognition through her memorable performances in acclaimed television comedies and fantasy dramas.

She achieved widespread fame for portraying the quirky and lovable Orla McCool in the hit Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls.

The role established her as one of Ireland’s most recognizable young actresses and showcased her distinctive comedic talent to audiences worldwide.

Louisa Harland
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Louisa Clare Harland
Stage Name:	Louisa Harland
Born:	January 31, 1993 (age 33 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dublin, Ireland
Nationality:	Irish
Ethnicity:	Irish
Height:	173 centimeters
Religion:	Christianity
Siblings:	Katie Harland, Ellie Harland
Relationship:	In a relationship
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$500,000 dollars

Early Life and Education

Born on January 31, 1993, Louisa Harland is now 33 years old. She spent her childhood in Dundrum, South Dublin, where she was raised alongside her two older sisters, Katie and Ellie.

From an early age, she developed a passion for acting and joined the Ann Kavanagh Youth Theatre in Rathfarnham, where she gained her first stage experience. She was raised in a Christian household and completed her secondary education at Wesley College in Dublin.

After finishing school, she moved to London to pursue a career in professional acting. She enrolled at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, where she studied Theatre Performance and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her training prepared her for a successful transition into television, film, and stage productions.

Personal Life

Louisa Harland has never been married and has no children. She is in a long-term relationship with British actor Calvin Demba, and the couple reportedly lives together in London.

Despite her growing popularity, she keeps her personal life largely private and rarely discusses her relationship publicly.

Outside acting, she enjoys reading, theatre, and kickboxing, which she began practicing while preparing for physically demanding screen roles.

Career

Louisa Harland began her professional acting career with a recurring role as Kayleigh in the Irish crime drama Love/Hate. She later appeared in productions such as Doctors, Harley and the Davidsons, and Lost in London before landing her breakthrough role in 2017 as Orla McCool in Derry Girls.

Her portrayal of the eccentric teenager became one of the show’s defining performances and earned praise from audiences and critics alike throughout its three-season run.

Following the success of Derry Girls, she starred in the thriller The Deceived and the horror-comedy film Boys from County Hell.

In 2024, she reached another career milestone after being cast as the lead character, Nell Jackson, in Disney+’s fantasy adventure series Renegade Nell. The role required extensive stunt work and sword-fighting training, highlighting her range beyond comedy.

Alongside her screen career, Harland has remained active in theatre, appearing in productions such as Dancing at Lughnasa, Long Day’s Journey into Night, and Ulster American, where she performed opposite Woody Harrelson. She later starred as Anna Walsh in The Walsh Sisters and joined the cast of Chloe Zhao’s feature film Hamnet.

Awards

• Irish Film & Television Academy Rising Star Award (2024) – Nominee

Net Worth

Louisa Harland has an estimated net worth of 500,000 dollars. She has built her wealth through her work across television, film, and theatre.

Much of her income comes from starring roles in productions such as Derry Girls and Renegade Nell, as well as stage performances, audiobook narration, and other acting projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @louisadodgeharland

Filmography

• Love/Hate (2011)
• Standby (2014)
• Doctors (2016)
• Harley and the Davidsons (2016)
• Lost in London (2017)
• Finding Joy (2018)
• Derry Girls (2018)
• Handy (2019)
• The Deceived (2020)
• Boys from County Hell (2020)
• Big Boys (2023)
• Renegade Nell (2024)
• Hamnet (2025)
• The Walsh Sisters (2025)